While Easter Sunday is a holiday in Ottawa, Ontario, newsstands are exempt from closing and are open on Easter Sunday according to their regular schedule.
Retail stores may be closed on these days in Ottawa, Ontario.
Easter is a Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. On Easter Sunday, Christians attend church services as well as family gatherings. It is also a tradition in both religious and secular households to give gifts of flowers and chocolates. Many children in Ontario look forward to collecting Easter eggs on the morning of Easter Sunday. Restaurants are often busy on Easter Sunday as families come together to celebrate.
Easter Sunday will be observed on: